{"product_id":"milwaukee-mw101-soil-pro-ph-meter","title":"Milwaukee MW101-SOIL PRO pH Meter","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Milwaukee MW101-SOIL PRO pH meter has won fans around the world with its reliable, fast and simple operation as well as its toughness and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Milwaukee PRO pH Meter is preferred by people testing samples in direct soil or with slurries that cause other pH meters to fail while taking direct readings in Hydroponics, Horticulture and farming applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Milwaukee PRO pH meter offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MW101-SOIL delivers fast results to ±0.02 pH accuracy with two point calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rugged meter is designed to take knocks. Paired with low maintenance, field grade MA920B\/1 open junction, gel filled electrode, the MW101-SOIL is ideal for everyone from educators to horticulture professionals and growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast easy to read results with large digital LCD readout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e±0.02 pH accuracy \u0026amp; 0.01 pH resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight and portable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy measurement: just place the probe in the sample, gently stir and wait for the reading to stabilize\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3’ probe cables for extra flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual two-point calibration for increased accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGel-filled, open junction, field grade pH electrode for low maintenance and high performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuto shut off and low power demand for approx. 300 hours of continuous use (battery included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse and Care \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH meters usually start performing poorly because of problems with the probe. The two parts of the pH probe that cause problems are the glass sensing bulb and the reference junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensing bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass bulb loses sensitivity with use and will eventually fail. This is true of all pH probes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference junction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference junction is a small hole that allows the meter to compare the sample to a reference. The reading is generated based on the electrical difference between the sample and reference. If the junction hole gets clogged, the pH probe will no longer function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can extend the life of your pH electrode in the following ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning and Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll pH sensors have a limited life and response time gets longer with age. Properly maintaining your pH pen tester will give you fast, accurate results for longer. So, be sure to order the Milwaukee pH Maintenance Kit code \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milwaukeeinstruments.com\/milwaukee-ph-main-maintenance-kit-for-ph-\/-orp-meters-and-testers\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePH-Main\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at checkout time!  This will be needed to help clean and condition the pH electrode before use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pH probe needs to be kept hydrated. Long periods of dry storage will damage the sensitivity of the probe. Allowing the probe to dry out may also result in the junction hole getting clogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the pH probe in storage solution MA9015.  Only use tap water short-term if \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milwaukeeinstruments.com\/milwaukee-mw101-soil-pro-ph-meter\/%25%25GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%25%25\/milwaukee-ma9015-storage-solution-for-ph-\/-orp-electrodes\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMA9015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is not immediately available and \u003cstrong\u003eNEVER store in distilled Water (DI) or Reverse Osmosis (RO) water. This will damage the sensitivity of the probe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best way to store the probe is with the probe's cap filled with storage solution or calibration buffer and the cap tightened to prevent leakage. It is also recommended that to store the electrode upright to further reduce the potential for leakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidue from the sample can impact the sensitivity of the sensing bulb and clog the junction. This is especially true if the sample has a lot of organic material. We recommend regularly soaking your electrode in cleaning solution \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milwaukeeinstruments.com\/milwaukee-ma9016-cleaning-solution-for-ph-\/-orp-electrodes\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMA9016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efor about 20 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pH sensing bulbs become less sensitive over time so make sure that you are calibrating reguarly to keep your PRO pH meter accurate. Also, calibrate after cleaning or a long period of storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milwaukee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58456184291631,"sku":"114160","price":310.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/4875\/4479\/files\/81981112MW101-SOIL__90122.jpg?v=1789194676","url":"https:\/\/mattshydroponics.com\/products\/milwaukee-mw101-soil-pro-ph-meter","provider":"Matt’s Hydroponics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}